Devon Conway goes past 9,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Stats
What's the story
New Zealand thrashed West Indies by nine wickets in the second Test match of the series, which took place at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. Devon Conway played a pivotal role in the triumph as he scored a half-century in NZ's first innings before scoring an unbeaten 28 in the second. During the run chase, Conway also brought up 9,500 runs in First-Class cricket. Here are the key stats.
Knocks
Two fine knocks from Conway
Conway played a 60-run knock in his first outing as NZ posted 278/9d, to take a 73-run first-innings lead on a light green pitch New Zealand, in the fourth innings, chased down the target of 56 runs in just 10 overs, losing only Tom Latham (9) along the way. Devon Conway remained unbeaten on 28 while Kane Williamson scored a quickfire 16 to seal the win for his side.
Stats
9,500 runs in FC cricket for Conway
Conway made his bat talk in both innings as he recorded scores worth 108-ball 60 and 22-ball 28*. He has now raced to 9,521 runs from 142 First-Class matches at an average of 44.91. The tally includes 23 tons, 46 fifties, and a best score of 327*. Notably, the southpaw made his FC debut in March 2009. He had to wait for over 10 years to receive his Test cap. Conway's maiden Test appearance came in June 2021 against England.
Test stats
Over 2,200 runs in Test cricket
According to ESPNcricinfo, Conway raced to his 13th half-century in Test cricket. The left-handed batter now has 2,206 runs from 31 matches at an average of 39.39 (100s: 5). This was his maiden Test half-century against the Windies. He now owns 125 runs against them at 41.66.